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... • Trident (trishul) – the symbol of Shiva.
• Kalasha – coconut circled by mango leaves on a pot.
Often used in rituals such as the fire sacrifice.
• Cow – symbol of purity, motherhood and non-violence.
• Lotus feet (of guru or deity) – touching the feet of
superiors shows an attitude of submission a ...

... Yoga is one of our ancient Hindu sciences given to us by our ancestors. It is a way of life
and not just a few postures, meditation and breathing techniques. Yoga has originated
from the ancient Hindu Scripture – Veda. The meaning of Veda is Gnaana or
Knowledge. Sage Patanjali, has hand picked secti ...

... • 3. Vaisyas - the merchants - includes landowners,
moneylenders, and sometimes artisans. Males of
the thee upper castes receive a sacred cord during
a ceremony in their youth and afterward are
called twice-born.”
• 4. Shudras - the unskilled laborers - do manual
labor and is expected to serve the h ...

... Hinduism
Contrary to most other religions, Hinduism has no official founder nor
doctrine or unified belief. Hindus generally concur that God is present in all
things, living or not in the universe and that He transcends them all, that the
essence of each soul is supernal . Finally, An adherent of Hi ...

... killed in battle, because never was there a time when they were not, nor will there be a
time when they will cease to be. Krishna explains that the self (atman) of all these
warriors is indestructible.
"Those who see with eyes of knowledge the difference between the body and the knower
of the body, ...

...  Pain…can be overcome through intense focus
 Disappointment…can be overcome if expectations
are lowered and perceptions are expanded to
others and not limited to the self
 Boredom…can be overcome if we take interest in
others
Knowledge
 There is so much more to our minds than we give
credit. Dir ...

... Vedic
An adjective refering to the Vedas (as in "Vedic Scriptures"), the people who originally created and used the
Vedas, the period from 1500 to 500 bce during which they were written, or any form of Hinduism or Hindu
teachings that derive from the Vedas.
Vishnu*
One of two main gods in Hinduism. ...

... wind, etc. They must not be confused with the One and the Supreme God, which can be visualized as
Vishnu or Shiva. God (Brahman) is the ultimate controller. Brahman is the only Ultimate Reality - all
devas are simply manifestations of Him. Some Hindu sects allow God to be worshipped in any physical
...

... Sage Patanjali compiled the Yoga Sutras, a text which is understood to be one of the earliest
codifications of extant yogic practices. He outlined yoga as an eight step spiritual system or ashtanga.
Hindus believe that by clearing the conscience through ethical behavior, stabilizing the body through ...

... Hinduism is not only one of the numerically largest, but also the oldest
living major tradition on earth, with roots reaching back into the prehistory.
Recently in a judgment, the Supreme Court of India defined Hinduism is "a
way of life".
Hinduism as one of the world religions we know today had onl ...

... Hinduism, Unit 2 Study Guide
Exam Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2011
In General:
NOTE: this is not an exhaustive presentation of material that might appear on the exam, but something
to help guide your study (i.e. a study guide).
All course material from the Hinduism Unit (Unit 2) is fair game for the ...

... strives to free himself from the bondage of karma which is the law of cause and effect which burdens the
soul with the effects of sin and keeps it tied with the cycle of rebirth. As Christians, we know that Christ
redeemed us by his death, and we die only once as the scriptures state in Hebrews 9:27 ...

... Transforming the negative thought patterns and reprogramming the mind
Understanding the mind and the states of consciousness
Preliminary steps towards self-transformation
Preparing body and breath: Asana and Pranayama
Preliminary steps in meditation
Dhyana: Practices for concentration and meditation ...

... experience. The desired purpose of each meditation
technique is to channel our awareness into a more
positive direction by totally transforming one's state
of mind. To meditate is to turn inwards, to
concentrate on the inner self.
Meditation can help most people feel less anxious
and more in control ...

... “There is a rider who sits serene and
motionless in his chariot. Having delegated
responsibility for the journey to his charioteer,
he is free to sit back and give full attention to
the passing landscape. In this image resides a
metaphor for life. The body is the chariot. The
road over which it trav ...

... This is while I was teaching English to Tibetan refugees and working for the Tibetan National
Government as an editor. Yoga is historically rooted in Hinduism. Curious, I spoke with a rinpoche at
the Dalai Lama's monastery in Dharamsala. 6 I asked him who or what these Hindu gods are according
5 The ...

Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali are 196 Indian sutras (aphorisms). The Yoga Sutras were compiled around 400 CE by Patanjali, taking materials about yoga from older traditions. Together with his commentary they form the Pātañjalayogaśāstra.The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali was the most translated ancient Indian text in the medieval era, having been translated into about forty Indian languages and two non-Indian languages: Old Javanese and Arabic. The text fell into obscurity for nearly 700 years from the 12th to 19th century, and made a comeback in late 19th century due to the efforts of Swami Vivekananda. It gained prominence again as a comeback classic in the 20th century.Before the 20th century, history indicates the Indian yoga scene was dominated by the Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Vasistha, texts attributed to Yajnavalkya and Hiranyagarbha, as well as literature on hatha yoga, tantric yoga and pashupata yoga rather than the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali. In the 20th century the corporate Yoga subculture elevated the Yoga Sutras to a status it never knew previously.Scholars consider the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali formulations as one of the foundations of classical yoga philosophy.